Temperature: 26°F
Dew Point: 13°F
Wind: NNW 11 mph
Clouds: Clear
Cooler temperature continue to creep from the north bringing down the cold air of the continental polar in the NNW winds. Meanwhile, over the Atlantic ocean by the NE there is a cyclone growing in strength.
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| Figure 1. Surface winds and temperature (earth.nullschool.net). |
Areas like Boston and much on northeastern area can expect large quantities of snow. The heaviest snow ranging from 12-24 inches. The Low pressure system that is creating strong winds/cyclone is continuing to strengthen. The cyclone is bringing in warm air that is crashing into cooler temps and creating this winter storm.
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| Figure 2. Winter storm report for the NE (accuweather.com). |
Looking at this precipitation map, the first wave of snow is entering over Maine. You can also see the cyclone that contains dry conditions compared the north of the cyclone where the snow is and most of the precipitation.
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| Figure 3. Northeast Regional Colored Water Vapor Satellite (accuweather.com). |
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